as in liquor
a distilled beverage that can make a person drunk
a hotel bar that's well stocked with spirits
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Recent Examples of spirits
Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
There are flavored vodkas like strawberry and blueberry, agave spirits and gin.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Another key aspect of life on Broadway that's helped lift Cedric's spirits?
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The Preakness Stakes' temporary move from Pimlico Race Course for its 151st running did not dampen spirits — as thousands packed the park to watch Napoleon Solo take the second leg of the Triple Crown.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Cane juice rum remains one of the most expressive yet often misunderstood styles in the global spirits landscape.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Across the country, distilleries are adding forest stewardship to their core business model, ensuring that the wood used to age their spirits is replaced tenfold.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 May 2026
Noun
Activist spirits might dismiss this emphasis on the purely sonic as a strategy of avoidance, although the likes of Feizabadi and Kourliandski can’t be accused of sitting idly by.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
There are flavored vodkas like strawberry and blueberry, agave spirits and gin.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Another key aspect of life on Broadway that's helped lift Cedric's spirits?
—Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The Preakness Stakes' temporary move from Pimlico Race Course for its 151st running did not dampen spirits — as thousands packed the park to watch Napoleon Solo take the second leg of the Triple Crown.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Cane juice rum remains one of the most expressive yet often misunderstood styles in the global spirits landscape.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Across the country, distilleries are adding forest stewardship to their core business model, ensuring that the wood used to age their spirits is replaced tenfold.
—Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 May 2026
Right now, spirits are high because the overall box office is trending 16% ahead of last year, according to Comscore.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spirits
Noun
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And with it, brothers Peter, David and Jack Baker have for 12 years cultivated a craft distillery in Litchfield, yes with a still that, to an outsider, could resemble art or a science project, and a tasting room loaded with tasty liquor, maple syrup and plenty of swag.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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For an adults-only treat, Cone Heads also has a full liquor bar, plus wine and beer (including the house 30E draft).—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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When the Mafia snatches her anyway, his PTSD returns and launches him on a dark path to vengeance.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The center specializes in alcohol addiction treatment, including alcoholism, alcohol dependence, alcohol abuse and binge drinking.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Jackson was indicted on 10 criminal counts in 2003, including child molestation, administering an intoxicating agent (alcohol) to a minor, and conspiracy to commit child abduction and false imprisonment.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The tabletop lid comes with four drink holders, and the latch and lock closure keeps the contents secure.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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Even one drink of alcohol damages the immune system, lowering its ability to battle invaders within 20 minutes of consumption.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The onsite eatery’s delectable dumpling soup and terrific teriyaki salmon more than make up for the spirited sin of their signature cocktail being made the wrong booze.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Since Irene’s death, Antoine, miserable and pickled in booze, has rattled around in their Paris villa nestled in a leafy garden, with an art studio gathering dust.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Word with Copilot drafts and summarizes documents; Teams with Copilot generates meeting summaries and captures action items; and Excel with Copilot handles data analysis useful for damages calculations and billing.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Flock Safety's license plate reader technology captures vehicle information, including license plates and vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color on the property.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Order the Atlantic Waters (coconut rum, coconut purée, blue curaçao, and lime) with your toes in the sand.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Coins meant for rice or kerosene slid across the counter and came back white rum hot as apology.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Today, the park impresses with its modern engineering and renowned aesthetics.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows.—
Adam Williams
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spirits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spirits. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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